8 h. ago Era of low taxes is over, warns the OECD amid fears Rachel Reeves is set to launch a fresh round of hikes

Governments acted to ease tax burdens during the pandemic but this trend started to reverse two years ago and 'has now solidified', it said.

Events

15 h. ago John Lewis and Waitrose boss blames Rachel Reeves' tax hikes as losses balloon to £88m

John Lewis Partnership losses deepened following Labour's tax raid last year, but its boss has insisted there is 'good momentum' for the group's turnaround.

Economics

16 h. ago Rachel Reeves admits UK economy is 'stuck' as she vows to ease business rates pain for high street

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted getting growth going is her 'number one mission' and promised 'tax reforms' as she announced the overhaul.

Economics

16 h. ago Rachel Reeves admits economy is ‘stuck’ as she confirms business rates overhaul

British Retail Consortium said the business rates system is ‘outdated, overly complex and economically damaging’

Economics

16 h. ago Rachel Reeves 'is the real villain' of London's Tube strikes, shadow transport secretary warns as network shutdown cripples capital for fifth day

Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members are carrying out industrial action in London between Sunday and tomorrow over pay and working hours, causing ongoing travel chaos.

Events

17 h. ago Chancellor says economy ‘stuck’ as Treasury reviews business rates cliff edges

The Treasury said it would consider overhauling small business rates relief rules which ‘can discourage’ expansion and investment

Economics

30 h. ago A jury is selected in the trial of a man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump

A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year, when he was a presidential candidate

Politics

37 h. ago Reeves accepts impact of taxes on growth as she orders Cabinet to tighten belts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to reassure business chiefs that she would seek spending restraint rather than growth-busting taxes.

Politics

38 h. ago Rachel Reeves admits high taxes ARE hitting economy as she urges Cabinet to rein in spending to help fill '£50bn' hole in public finances at Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the burden 'does impact growth' - arguing that expanding UK plc is the only way to improve the public finances.

Economics

39 h. ago State pension 'tax exempt' Treasury update as MPs demand more answers

Rachel Reeves response to calls was not sufficient, MP committee ruled as pensioners face increased tax raids

Economics

39 h. ago CBI boss calls on Chancellor to break Labour’s manifesto tax promise

Rain Newton-Smith warned Rachel Reeves against ‘slavish adherence’ to tax pledges made in the run-up to last year’s general election.

Economics

39 h. ago Wetherspoons boss urges Rachel Reeves to reform VAT and business rates

The boss of Wetherspoons has called for simplified taxes on pubs to protect the 'social fabric of the nation'.

Economics

41 h. ago Labour deputy leadership contest heats up as Phillipson emerges as frontrunner: UK politics live

Education secretary receives most nominations of the six candidates so far

Politics

42 h. ago Rachel Reeves begs ministers to rein in spending to help fill '£50bn' hole in public finances at Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has written to colleagues warning that they will not be bailed out by the Treasury if they fail to control costs.

Economics

43 h. ago Rachel Reeves urged to ditch Labour pledge not to raise taxes: UK politics live

The CBI chief said that ‘geopolitics and global markets have shifted’ and Labour should rethink its policy not to raise tax

Politics

51 h. ago The terrifying signals that have left me convinced Rachel Reeves is about to axe vital tax breaks on pensions: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

With interest in Angela Rayner's tax affairs ebbing away, the focus has swung towards the upcoming Budget - and plans to tax our hard-earned wealth.

Economics

57 h. ago Horse racing meets cancelled by strike as jockeys protest in Westminster

The whole horse racing industry is downing tools tomorrow as jockeys, owners and trainers descend on Westminster to protest Rachel Reeves' betting "tax grab" plans

Events

57 h. ago Potential jurors return for the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida

Potential jurors have returned for a second day of screening in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump

Politics

59 h. ago Rachel Reeves hits out at 'unproven' wealth taxes as Labour deputy leader hopefuls and MPs urge her to soak the 'rich' to fill huge hole in public finances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted there was no certainty about what revenue a new levy would bring in as she was confronted by an MP in the Commons.

Economics

60 h. ago Rachel Reeves mocks Kemi Badenoch's welfare plea with savage response

Rachel Reeves has said she 'won't be taking any advice' from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch after she called on the Government to work with her to cut welfare spending

Politics